Chorizo
Packaged product Meat Kiolbassa
Chorizo contains 357 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 414 kcal per 100 g across 666 products.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 33.9 g | 43% |
| Saturated fat L | 12.5 g | 63% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 45 mg | 15% |
| Sodium L | 571 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.8 g | 0.7% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 14.3 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A L | 161 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 1.3 mg | 7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 83%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein14.3 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 23 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.2 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat33.9 gbelow the median for meat (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat12.5 gbelow the median for meat (median 13.2 g)
- Sodium571 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1,360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 357 kcal |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 14.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 33.9 g | 33.9 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 571 mg | 571 mg |
Product details
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorizo Sadepor | 357 | 17.7 g | 0.39 g | 31.4 g |
| Chorizo tranché Migros | 358 | 25 g | 1.5 g | 28 g |
| Chorizo extra picante Hacendado | 358 | 21 g | 3.2 g | 29 g |
| Chorizo Hacendado | 358 | 27 g | 3.2 g | 29 g |
| Chorizo doux Coop | 358 | 26 g | 7.2 g | 25 g |
| Chorizo doux Coop | 358 | 26 g | 7.2 g | 25 g |
| Saucisse chorizo Coop | 358 | 26 g | 7.2 g | 25 g |
| Chorizo Pikante Paprika-Salami Tesoros del Sur | 358 | 21 g | 3.2 g | 29 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chorizo?
100 g of Chorizo has 357 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 1.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Chorizo?
Chorizo contains 33.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12.5 g is saturated (63% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Chorizo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 571 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated June 7, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2614774. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0026875015024. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 7, 2024. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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